Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2020
828. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the arbitration process in respect of the Coillte farm partnership scheme; the reason for any delay in this regard; if all discovery documents have been provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35370/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraCoillte CGA was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act, 1988 and day-to-day operational matters are the responsibility of the company.
The Coillte Farm Partnership Scheme, and any contracts between Coilte and forest-owners under the scheme, are a matter entirely for Coillte. My Department has passed the questions raised for direct response to the Deputy.
